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NAVSTRAT-2030 NAVSTRAT-2030

constrained island’s Blue Economy endeavours and future demands such as BBNJ. Figure 11.2
At present maritime stakeholders rely on foreign research vessels gathering Strategic Framework
oceanographic data and it does not fulfil the requirement of the country. Therefore,
acquisition of oceanographic ship to Sri Lanka is vital and needs to engage in
negotiations with donor agencies and international partners. NAVSTRAT-2030 National Security Objectives
opines to establish oceanographic unit under SLCG in support of Oceanographic
ship. This endeavour will support for the maritime stakeholders such as scientists,
government research agencies, universities, independent researchers, etc. to carry Maritime Security Objectives Strategic
Maritime security objectives
out oceanographic researches. Guidance

Strategic Framework Understanding Strategic Requirements

NAVSTRAT-2030 strategic framework is an illustration of the process and rationale that forms
the basis of this discourse. The framework underscores the essentials from appraising the strategic Strategic Environmental Appraisal
environment, underlying domestic aspirations and ideologies in the realization of the strategic
objectives (desired end states) through strategic concepts (ways) and necessary resources (means) STEEPLEM Analysis of SLN and
as depicted in Figure 11.2. SLCG present state
(Ships, people and basin

SWOT Analysis structure)

Focal Areas of Interest (ENDS)
 Achieving Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)
 Ensuring Maritime Safety and Security
 Maritime Law Enforcement ensuring ‘Rules Based Good Order at Sea’
 Protection of Natural Resources and EEZ Management
 Conducting Maritime Search and Rescue
 Responding to Humanitarian Assistant and Disaster Relief (HADR)
 Port Operations and Critical Infrastructure Security
 Improving Defence and Deterrence
 Nurturing enduring partnerships with local, regional and global entities for
collective challenges without military alliances
 Cyber Security
 Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) preparedness
 Providing better health, nourishment, welfare facilities for our men and
women
 Providing for high quality training and retention of the best men and women
 Public awareness and support on maritime affairs

Courses of Action (WAYS)

Tangible and Intangible Resources (MEANS)

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